Monday, November 30, 2009

This Just In: Giles & Brother



Rhinestone, studded, beaded and striped bangles $44-185


Small silver African beads on heavy chain $172
Large silver African beads on heavy chain $238
Large silver beads with black glass African beads and green rhinestone rondelles (long) $480


Brass railroad spike short necklace $278
Brass African beads with rhinestones $286


Chandelier chain necklace with spike beads $374


Collar necklace with brass plates and spike beads $475


Large silver beads with black glass African beads and green rhinestone rondelles (short) $348
Brass African beads with rhinestones $286
Brass African beads with glass beads and rhinestones $286

Refinery29's Hardest Working Designers in Fashion


Phillip Lim

Philip Crangi, Phillip Lim, and Alexander Wang were all named by Refinery 29 as three of the top 10 hardest working designers in fashion. Next to fashion stalwarts like Diane von Furstenberg and Michael Kors, these young designers are holding their own, pressing forward in hard times and proving that hard work does pay off.


Alexander Wang



Philip Crangi

Images via Refinery 29

Friday, November 27, 2009

Join us for our Antique Jewelry Trunk Show!



Please join us Friday, December 4th from 3 to 7 pm for our annual Antique and Estate Jewelry Trunk Show!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Give thanks



We here are Metier are so very thankful to have all of you in our lives as friends and clients. Thank you for being so loyal and loving over the past 18 years!

Just a reminder that we will be closing early today, Wednesday, November 25th, at 2 PM.

We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 26th, and will reopen on Friday, November 27th at 10 AM.

Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful, happy, healthy Thanksgiving! And don't forget to honor Native American Heritage Day this Friday!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Thanks for coming...



To the souchi trunk show! It was great to see everyone and sip cider while wrapping ourselves in cozy cashmere knits! Cheers to Suzi and souchi, welcome back to San Francisco!

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Souchi Trunk Show Today!



Don't forget to stop by today to view Suzi's hand-loomed cashmere treasures--knitwear, blankets, pillows, and even fun stuff for the little ones! It's a great chance to meet the designer, Suzi Johnson, and get started checking people off your gift list! Plus homemade snacks and drinks!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

This Just In: Raquel Allegra



Striped & distressed oversized t-shirt $230
Giles & Brother braided necklace and bangles $55-375


Leather belts $209

This Just In: Current/Elliott



Denim snap jacket $274
Pinstripe trapeze shirt dress $246



Denim shirt $198
Skinny cords $230
Raquel Allegra distressed cotton scarf $230
Golden Goose suede cowboy boots $825


Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours



We will be closing early at 2pm on Wednesday, November 25th
and will be closed Thursday, November 26th.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 16, 2009

Join us for our first-ever Souchi Trunk Show!



We are proud to announce our first-ever souchi trunk show celebrating the return of Suzi's luxurious knitwear the Bay Area!



Suzi Johnson has been at the loom for over 10 years, personally hand-making her cashmere sweaters for a bevy of adoring fans. We have carried her designs since the very beginning, when she was still knitting each piece individually in her apartment here in San Francisco. She has come a long way since those days, with her knits now coveted by celebrities like Gwenyth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, and Cameron Diaz; and featured in Vogue, W Magazine, and ELLE, among others.



After leaving the Bay Area for Portland, Oregon, Suzi opened her flagship souchi store and quickly converted the drizzly Pacific Northwest into cozy-knit addicts. Her recent collections utilizing organic cottons and bio-cashmere have earned her even more acclaim for her dedication to environmentally friendly materials and practices.



Suzi has been a great friend and fan of ours over the years and we are thrilled to still have her in the Metier family. Come celebrate with us this Saturday, November 21, 2009, as Suzi shows her infamous sweaters and one-of-a-kind pieces for home and baby back where it all began--in San Francisco!

Current/Elliott Celebrity Sightings


Ashley Greene in SELF wearing the Skinny corduroys

We just got a new box of Current/Elliott in, but before we post pics, just a quick look at the stars that love the denim just as much as we do.


Christina Aguilera in the Skinny


Rihanna and Sophia Bush in the Snap Jacket


Keira Knightley in the Boyfriend


Lindsay Lohan in the Legging

Images via coolspotters

Jessica Winzelberg Jewelry on SF Indie Fashion & 7x7 Glamwatch



Jessica's jewelry was featured again, this time on one of our favorite blogs, SF Indie Fashion, and on 7x7 Magazine's Glamwatch blog. Her earrings have already sold out, but don't worry, she's working on more that will be ready for your the holiday shopping spree.

Thanks for joining us!



Thank you to everyone who came out for our Cathy Waterman Trunk Show this weekend! The collection will be in the store through the end of today, so if you missed your chance this weekend, stop by before 6 today to have a peek. Hope to see you all again next year!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Cathy Waterman Trunk Show Today!



Just a reminder that our annual Cathy Waterman Trunk Show is today until 6pm. Join us and the designer herself to view the latest collections and one-of-a-kind pieces. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Mary Kate Olsen spotted in Raquel Allegra



Image via coolspotters.com

Metier <3s Di Pietro Todd



One of our best friends, Debi, works over at Di Pietro Todd Salon on Post St. She keeps our hair looking fabulous and always looks hot in her Metier outfits. She used Rebecca in a hair show this past Sunday and Aisha Drake, DPT resident stylist, borrowed a few pieces from the store for the show. The styling was fun and fresh and the models rocked our oversized Alexander Wang oil slick sweater, sequined Phillip Lim tux jacket, and Current/Elliott studded vest.

Thanks to Debi & Aisha for being such awesome Metier fans!







See more photos from the show here.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Cathy Waterman Trunk Show this Saturday!



Please join us for our annual Cathy Waterman Jewelry Trunk Show, this Saturday, November 14th, from 10am - 6pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity to view Cathy's latest collections and to meet the designer!

Q & A with Jessica Winzelberg


We'd like to introduce you to Jessica Winzelberg, our latest jewelry line here at Metier. After a stint in the finance world, Jessica decided to change career paths and began learning goldsmithing techniques, creating colorful, organic necklaces and earrings from natural stones and gold. Jessica was nice enough to answer a few questions for us about her creative process, her inspiration, and her favorite desserts.


Why did you decide to start making jewelry?

I started making jewelry because I loved the aspect of making something beautiful from my hands, and also because I was perpetually searching for pieces that were in my mind, but that didn't actually exist. I also just love jewelry! It is so wonderful as it often marks a special occasion and I love how I can look back at pieces and instantly remember when I received or bought them. I also find jewelry to be really special because the metal and stones have both wonderful healing properties and the ability to last for generations.


How and where did you learn goldsmithing techniques?

I enrolled in intensive classes at the Revere Academy, in downtown San Francisco, and have been honing my skills since. The school is a great creative resource for everyone in San Francisco.


What is your favorite piece to make?

I love to design the all gold pieces, as they are really detailed and ornate, but their overall effect is really simple. I also love to make the cabochon pieces with the gems on top because I love to find the perfect combination of colors that makes each piece pop.


Where do you find inspiration?

I really find inspiration everywhere but especially in anything exotic and organic! I've been hooked on traveling since a young age and I find the architecture, landscapes and textiles across the world, especially from central Asia and all over Africa to be incredibly inspiring. I also find the textures, shapes and vivid colors that are found in nature to be amazing. I love to combine these two elements when I'm working to create an effect that is really unique.


Where did you go on your last vacation?

A long weekend away in Palm Springs, and a trip to Dubai before that, but both were too long ago!


Cupcakes, cookies, or doughnuts???

Tough one! My absolutely favorite are the raw vegan chocolate chip cookies from Pure Food and Wine in NYC, but I'll happily settle for the desserts at Cafe Gratitude here in SF, especially their raw vegan tiramisu.



Metier is proud to be the only store where Jessica's jewelry is currently available!

Don't forget to visit her blog, which has some great behind-the-scenes photos of her studio and how the jewelry is made.